Finance & Law
NWSL looking to translate Women’s World Cup aura into long-term gains
The National Women's Soccer League will make a concerted effort to ride the wave of this summer's Women's World Cup, with interest in the league and its players expected to spike during and after the tournament. Bob Williams looks at how the league aims to maintain this momentum.
Sky Blue FC makes new stadium, local TV deal a priority
NWSL club look to retool in multiple areas after early struggles
Moshiri raises Everton shareholding
British-Iranian businessman Farhad Moshiri has increased his majority shareholding in Everton to 77.2 per cent after acquiring the 8
Investment in women’s sport is growing, but has it reached the point of financial independence?
Few would argue against the fact that there is growing momentum behind women’s sports, both in media and commercial terms, but when will we be able to reach a stage where they are financially self-sustainable?
Commisso completes Fiorentina takeover
Fiorentina has confirmed Rocco Commisso as its new chairman after the US billionaire completed his purchase of the Italian Serie A football club today (Thursday)
Manchester City to head to CAS in Uefa dispute
The Associated Press news agency has reported that Manchester City has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport to block Uefa’s planned sanctioning of the English Premier League football club over its f…
Goodell looking to cut NFL pre-season schedule
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is looking to reduce the traditional four-game pre-season schedule, believing the exhibition games do not represent a quality product
Fiorentina lined up for US takeover
ACF Fiorentina has confirmed talks are taking place over a takeover deal that is expected to see US billionaire Rocco Commisso take control of the Italian Serie A football club
Bundesliga overtakes LaLiga in revenue stakes
The European club football market is now worth a record £25.1bn (€28.5bn/$31.7b
Governing bodies have plans for women’s football but is the pace of change fast enough?
Fifa and Uefa have both unveiled strategies for the long-term development of women's football. Frank Dunne examines what it would take to put female competitions on an equal footing with their male equivalents.
Real Madrid replaces United at top of KPMG’s valuation ranking
Spanish LaLiga giant Real Madrid has replaced English Premier League team Manchester United as the most valuable football club in Europe, according to a new report by professional services firm KPMG
US Women’s Open champion to win $1m for first time
The winner of this week’s US Women’s Open will receive $1m (€896,00), which represents the largest prize in women’s major golf championship history.
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Sheikh Khaled ‘agrees terms’ for Newcastle takeover
Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan has “agreed terms” on a takeover deal for English Premier League football club Newcastle United, according to a statement released by a conglomerate of national and int…
Radrizzani not looking to sell Leeds stake amid Qatari interest
Andrea Radrizzani intends to retain his controlling stake in Leeds United, according to club sources, amid rumours that Qatari Sports Investments is in talks over a full takeover
Play-Off final gamble highlights growing gap between Premier League and EFL
Derby County and Aston Villa will compete for a potential revenue increase of up to £300m over a five-year period in Monday’s Championship Play-Off final, according to figures from Deloitte.
Second official under formal investigation in French corruption investigation
A French judicial investigation into allegations of corruption around Qatar’s bid to host the 2017 and 2019 IAAF World Championships, has led to a second person being put under formal investigation.
Ligue 1 in no hurry to set up New York office in US push
The French Football League (LFP), which runs Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, has no plans at present to set up a regional office in New York in its attempts to crack the United States market
Inter Miami CF brings in Elevate Sports to help ticket sales for inaugural MLS season
Inter Miami CF, David Beckham's Major League Soccer expansion team, has hired Elevate Sports Ventures to help its premium, season and individual ticket sales strategy